Strong dogs

The following breeds* and crossbreeds* (includes crosses between these dogs and other breeds) are classified as strong or aggressive:

  • Caucasian Ovcharka (Caucasian Shepherd Dog)
  • Karabash (Kangal Dog, Anatolin Shepherd Dog)
  • Pit-bull - all breeds
    Including: American Pit-bull, American Bully, American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff), British Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  • Mastiff - all breeds
    Including: American, Argentine (Dogo Argentino), Bandog (Bandogge), Brazilian (Fila Brasileiro), English, French (Dogue de Bordeaux), Italian (Cane Corso), Neapolitan, Presa Canario
  • Rottweiller
  • Wolf Dog Hybrids
  • English Bull Terriers

* Does not apply to puppies between 3 and 6 months old.